Bellevue Senior Elementary vs Carl Hankey Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 498 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellevue Senior Elementary
Atwater · Public middle · Grades 7–8
178 students
Carl Hankey Middle
Mission Viejo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
181 students
| Measure | Bellevue Senior Elementary Atwater, California | Carl Hankey Middle Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #856 of 1,334 | #191 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12992 of 15,369 | #3454 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 178 | 181 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 61% |
| city | Atwater | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl Hankey Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 24.2).
- •Carl Hankey Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 22%).
- •Carl Hankey Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 40%).
- •Carl Hankey Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 93.8%).
- •Bellevue Senior Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.5).
- •Carl Hankey Middle is the larger school with 181 students compared with 178.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bellevue Senior Elementary better than Carl Hankey Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Carl Hankey Middle ranks higher (69.5 vs 24.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bellevue Senior Elementary and Carl Hankey Middle?
About 498 km in a straight line, between Atwater and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellevue Senior Elementary: 178. Carl Hankey Middle: 181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellevue Senior Elementary and Carl Hankey Middle rank in California?
Bellevue Senior Elementary is 856th of 1,334 and Carl Hankey Middle is 191st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).